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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting for the play?

2. Why does Rosemary refuse to go to the picnic?

3. Where is Millie located as Act 2 begins?

4. In what state did Hal work on a ranch?

5. Madge tells her mother that she is tired of ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Flo's real feelings about Hal become evident?

2. What does Hal share with Madge about his feelings of insecurity?

3. Explain how Rosemary behaves in a humiliating manner with Hal because she is mad at Howard.

4. Who is Rosemary and what is her outward opinion of men?

5. How does Madge hurt Hal when he kisses her goodbye?

6. Which characters live in the two homes?

7. What time of day is it when Act 3, Scene 1 begins?

8. How does Hal react when Madge rejects him?

9. What does Millie tell Madge about her afternoon with Hal?

10. How has the foreshadowing of the train come full circle for Madge by the end of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Even though they are sisters, Madge and Millie seem very different. Compare and contrast Madge and Millie. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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